ENM302 Progress Test 2 Speaking
1. Scenario: Enhancing Your CV for a Career Change
You’ve decided to switch industries and apply for jobs in a new field. How would you adjust
your CV to highlight relevant experience?
Follow-up Questions:
1. How can you tailor your CV for a different industry?
2. What transferable skills should you highlight?
3. Would you take additional courses to strengthen your CV? Why or why not?
2. Scenario: Staying Motivated After a Job Rejection
After multiple rejections, you’re beginning to doubt your abilities. How do you stay positive and
persistent in your job search?
Follow-up Questions:
1. What are some ways to maintain confidence despite setbacks?
2. How can networking help you find better opportunities?
3. Would you consider changing your job search strategy? Why?
3. Scenario: Weighing Two Job Offers with Different Benefits
One job offers higher pay but requires longer hours, while the other provides better work-life
balance. How would you decide which to accept?
Follow-up Questions:
1. How do you determine which job aligns better with your long-term goals?
2. Would you negotiate the salary or benefits before deciding? Why?
3. How important is company culture in making your choice?
4. Scenario: Convincing Your Boss to Invest in Your Professional Development
You want to take a leadership course, but your boss is reluctant to fund it. How would you
persuade them?
Follow-up Questions:
1. What arguments would you use to show the value of the course?
2. Would you propose a repayment agreement if the company is hesitant? Why?
3. How can you prove that this course will positively impact your work?
5. Scenario: Launching a Student-Friendly Business on Campus
You want to start a business selling customized stationery at your university. What factors would
you consider before starting?
Follow-up Questions:
1. How can you research the demand for your product?
2. What strategies could you use to promote your business on campus?
3. Would you seek investment from friends or family? Why or why not?
6. Scenario: Persuading a Friend to Open a Late-Night Snack Stand
Your friend is unsure about joining you in opening a food stand that caters to students studying
late. How would you convince them?
Follow-up Questions:
1. How can you prove that this business idea is profitable?
2. What risk-mitigation strategies would you propose?
3. How would you divide responsibilities to make the workload manageable?
7. Scenario: Addressing a Conflict with a Difficult Colleague
A colleague constantly interrupts you during meetings. How would you handle this
professionally?
Follow-up Questions:
1. What approach would you take to address the situation?
2. Would you involve a manager? Why or why not?
3. How can active listening help in resolving workplace conflicts?
8. Scenario: Supporting Colleagues Through a Major Workplace Change
Your company is introducing a new work policy that many employees dislike. How would you
help ease the transition?
Follow-up Questions:
1. Why is adapting to change important in the workplace?
2. How can management involve employees in the change process?
3. Would you organize a meeting to address concerns? Why or why not?
9. Scenario: Managing Stress During a Company Restructuring
Your company is downsizing, and stress levels among employees are high. How would you
support your team?
Follow-up Questions:
1. What are some healthy ways to manage workplace stress?
2. How can leadership improve morale in uncertain times?
3. Would you suggest mental health initiatives at work? Why?
10. Scenario: Selecting the Right Skills Development Course
Your company offers a range of training courses, but you can only pick one. How do you
decide?
Follow-up Questions:
1. What factors should you consider when choosing a course?
2. How can you ensure the course aligns with your career goals?
3. Would you ask your manager for recommendations? Why?
11. Scenario: Conducting an Effective Employee Training Session
Your manager asks you to train new employees on customer service. How would you ensure the
training is effective?
Follow-up Questions:
1. What techniques can you use to make training engaging?
2. How can you measure whether employees understand the material?
3. Would you use real-life scenarios in training? Why?
12. Scenario: Managing a System Failure During an Online Sale
Your e-commerce website crashes during a major sale. How do you handle the situation?
Follow-up Questions:
1. Why is having a backup plan crucial for digital businesses?
2. How would you communicate with customers during the issue?
3. Would you invest in a more reliable system after this experience? Why?
13. Scenario: Keeping Up with Industry Innovations
New AI tools are transforming your field, but your company hasn’t adopted them yet. How
would you stay ahead?
Follow-up Questions:
1. Why is continuous learning important in the workplace?
2. Would you introduce these tools to your manager? Why?
3. How do you evaluate whether a new technology is worth adopting?
14. Scenario: Dealing with a Disrespectful Coworker
A coworker frequently makes dismissive remarks about your work. How do you respond
professionally?
Follow-up Questions:
1. What are effective ways to handle workplace disrespect?
2. Would you document incidents of disrespect? Why?
3. When should HR get involved in a conflict like this?
15. Scenario: Motivating a Non-Responsive Teammate
Your project teammate is missing deadlines and ignoring messages. How do you address the
issue?
Follow-up Questions:
1. What are some reasons for a lack of communication?
2. How can you encourage accountability in teamwork?
3. Would you escalate the issue if it continues? Why?
16. Scenario: Designing a Performance-Based Bonus System
Your company wants to reward top performers. What type of reward system would you
implement?
Follow-up Questions:
1. What motivates employees more: financial or non-financial rewards?
2. How can you ensure fairness in the reward system?
3. Would you prefer team-based or individual incentives? Why?
17. Scenario: Celebrating a Major Team Success
Your team exceeded its sales target for the quarter. How would you celebrate their achievement?
Follow-up Questions:
1. Why is recognizing achievements important in the workplace?
2. What are non-monetary ways to reward employees?
3. Would you prefer a team event or individual rewards? Why?
18. Scenario: Balancing Individual and Team Rewards
Some employees feel undervalued despite team recognition. How would you ensure both
individual and group efforts are acknowledged?
Follow-up Questions:
1. Why is it essential to balance team and individual recognition?
2. How can performance metrics help in designing rewards?
3. Would you involve employees in deciding the reward structure? Why?
19. Scenario: Managing an Overloaded To-Do List
Your deadlines are piling up, and you’re feeling overwhelmed. How do you prioritize?
Follow-up Questions:
1. What strategies can help with task prioritization?
2. How do you decide which tasks to delegate?
3. Would you use productivity apps to stay organized? Why?
20. Scenario: Meeting a Last-Minute Deadline
You receive an urgent assignment due by the end of the day. How do you handle the pressure?
Follow-up Questions:
1. How can you remain productive under tight deadlines?
2. Would you ask for an extension if necessary? Why?
3. What strategies can help you manage stress in such situations?
21. Scenario: Making Monday Meetings More Productive
Your team’s weekly meetings are too long and unstructured. What changes would you suggest?
Follow-up Questions:
1. How can an agenda improve meeting efficiency?
2. Would you propose shorter meetings? Why?
3. How can post-meeting follow-ups improve productivity?
22. Scenario: Adjusting to a New Leadership Style
Your new manager has a very different approach than your previous one. How do you adapt?
Follow-up Questions:
1. How can you build a good relationship with a new leader?
2. What’s the best way to communicate concerns about leadership style?
3. Would you change your work habits to align with the new leadership? Why?
